Fronteer Gallery are looking for postcard sized artworks for their exhibition 'Send Me A Postcard'.

Fronteer are holding an exhibition of Postcard sized work. The exhibition has no set theme, so artists are welcome to produce any work on any subject they like as long as it is postcard sized.  The exhibition title will be 'Send Me A Postcard'.

We would also welcome 3-D postcard sized works which can stand on a plinth.

Work should be on paper or card and must be A6/ postcard sized (10.5x14.8cm). Work must be unframed and will be hung using Command Strips.

Artists are invited to submit up to 3 pieces of work for the exhibition. Please complete a separate form for each submission. You may provide a short description of no more than 150 words, but this will not be displayed alongside the work.  

UK based artists from all backgrounds are invited to submit. It is free to apply with only successful artists paying a fee of £12 fee for each piece of work selected.

The exhibition will run from 9th - 20th June 2026.

Instead of an opening event we will hold a closing event on Saturday 20th June.

Please note, the gallery is upstairs and there is no disabled access.

In return for your fee, you will get a event evening with free drinks which you are welcome to bring friends and family along to, invigilation throughout, and promotion of the exhibition online through social media posts.

The submission deadline is 16th May 2026.

Successful artists will be contacted by 18th May 2026.

Successful artists are welcome to send their work by post.

Work sent by post should reach us by 28th May at the latest.

Artists are also welcome to deliver work in person to the gallery during our exhibition opening hours between 19th - 28th May.If you have any issues with these dates please contact us before applying.

Successful artists should pay their hanging fee by 28th May 2026.

Work can be offered for sale during the exhibition, and there is a commission charge of 10%.

Work can be collected from the gallery during gallery opening hours between 7th - 23rd July 2026.

If you would like your work returned to you by post, please send a stamped addressed envelope along with your work (actual Royal Mail stamps, not prepaid postage labels or any other delivery company).

Please note, if you do not send a stamped addressed envelope we will charge a £4 handling fee on top of the price of return postage.

All work must be complete at the time of submission. Any work which varies from the original piece or size submitted may be rejected. If you wish to submit any form of print, it will be your responsibility to print it off and prepare it for exhibition before delivering it to us.

Please note, we do not write letters of recommendation for artists.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Thank you and good luck!

The Fronteer Team

 ABOUT FRONTEER

Fronteer are a husband and wife artist led initiative who created exhibition opportunities for artists. In 2020 we opened our gallery, moving in 2022 to our current location in Orchard Square, Sheffield city centre. The gallery has 2 exhibition spaces.

We receive hundreds of visitors during an exhibition and would typically expect over 300 visitors during a 3 week exhibition. Our private view events can attract up to 100+ visitors.

We have 2 Instagram accounts to share images of artists' work and news about the gallery. @fronteer_art has over 4500 followers and @fronteer gallery has 5500 followers. Instagram is our main social media platform but we also share posts on Facebook, YouTube and Threads.